Botanical Name: Common Names:
Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress, Swamp Cypress, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees, Conifers Conical
Description:
Deciduous conifer tree with bright green, soft needle-like foliage that turns to a burnt-orange in late Autumn before dropping. Small round cones are purple. Conical shaped tree. Grows approx. 20m tall x 6m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Wetlands, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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